Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats over spying allegations.
Norway has expelled 15 Russian embassy officials, who were identified as intelligence officers operating under diplomatic cover. The move comes as a response to their increased activities since the invasion of Ukraine. Moscow has promised to respond to the expulsions. Norway shares a border with Russia in the Arctic and is due to take over the chair of the Arctic Council from Moscow on May 11. However, it is unclear whether the expulsions will affect the transition. Norway seeks to maintain normal diplomatic relations with Russia.
